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Wednesday, November 23, 2016

ALL SOUL'S WEEKEND AT LUCENA CITY (2016)

It's a long All Soul's and All Saint's weekend! And like what we have been doing every year, we shall have it in Lucena, Quezon Province!

UNDAS in Lucena, 2016!

Ever since Yub's Dad, passed away, we have been in Lucena every year for All Soul's day.

We did not wake up scandalously early as we would usually do before. Since we drove out on a Sunday, we figured the majority of the travelers have gone ahead and caused carmageddon last Saturday!

Our usual drive-through breakfast every time we go to the Yub's hometown!

Whenever we head out for Lucena, we always make our first stop at our favorite PALAISDAAN RESTAURANT for our early lunch.

It's great that the Chinese Dimpol's little brother, Sioti, and family, was able to join us!

Whenever we're in Lucena, I gain a little daughter in Isha, Syoti's first born. She and Andrei are always inseparable whenever we're there.

Me and MY first born!!!!!

In PALAISDAAN, we would usually have the following...

Barbecued Pork Chop!

Fried Crispy Tilapia!

PORK SISIG OHMAYGAAAD!

SNAILS IN COCONUT MILK!

OHMAYGAAAAAD again!

After lunch, we saw a church in Tayabas. We figured that since it's a Sunday, we could hear mass there.

Mati and Andrei got excited to see an image of St. John Bosco, the patron Saint in their school.

“Run, jump, make noise, But do not sin.."

Mati and Andrei love his teachings so much!

There, we came upon St Michael Archangel Basilica Minor!

Though it's obvious that the Basilica hasn't received proper maintenance for several years, I still find the structure so beautiful.

Would you believe that it was made first with bamboo in the 1500's?

Yep! It's part of Philippine History!

Proud Mommy Moment!

Inside, the church was jampacked that we were all just standing at the back. At the blessing of the host, Andrei looked at me and proceeded to kneel on the hard flooring. Yup! Even without the comfort of a pew cushion! With that, his Kuya Mati followed behind me.

I dont' know if I'm just mababaw or what but seeing the boys so respectful of prayers and the church just warmed my heart!

At the end, I too had to kneel on that ouchy flooring (mahiya naman ako di ba???). I may have a hard and painful time getting up but the memory of the two boys kneeling and doing their own little sacrifice will be with me for a looooong time.

After a short rest, THE YAPPY BUNCH (with Isha) went to CAFE ANTIGUA for dinner with the family!

Yup! Whenever we're in Lucena, we NEVER miss the opportunity of eating here!

Oh no... :( I'm so sorry Christine. I'm really sad to learn that. My deepest condolences to you and your family. Is there anything we could do for you? From what you told me she seems like a lovely lady. She is blessed to have somebody like you who loves her so much. Of course, I'm sure you are thankful for her also. To lose a family is really heart breaking and I could only imagine the pain you're going through. I will offer my prayers to your Mom. :(

I'm glad my blog somehow cheered you up. But I really hope I could do more. I'll contact you on FB. :(

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